Public primary school

Gxara Junior Secondary School

Idutywa, Eastern Cape

Gxara Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Educators (2025)6
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number200300125

Address and location

Street addressGxara A/A,dutywa,2019
Postal addressP O Box 2019, Idutywa, 5000
TownIdutywa
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAmathole East
MunicipalityMbhashe Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Gxara Junior Secondary School

Is Gxara Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Gxara Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Gxara Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

What is the EMIS number of Gxara Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200300125.

Where is Gxara Junior Secondary School?

Gxara A/A,dutywa,2019. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 664 4914.

Schools near Gxara Junior Secondary School

Maxhama Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 1No fees

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.